Trump celebrates 3.1% decrease in prescription drug prices

By Allison Bell

News August 17, 2026 at 03:16 PM

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The Consumer Price Index shows nonprescription drug costs fell 1.7%, year-over year.
Hospital services costs rose 5.2%.
Health insurance costs fell 8%.

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